What is the purpose of defense mechanisms according to psychoanalytic theory?

What will be an ideal response?


to ease the anxiety that results from conflicts between the id and superego

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In psychological testing, computers will

a. play a somewhat uncertain role. b. be as useful as at present. c. hold one of the most important roles. d. not be as important.

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Which of the following situations best illustrates relearning?

A) Juan has memorized all his multiplication tables and can repeat them at will. B) Stanley studied Spanish in high school and is now learning Latin in college. C) Brooklyn hasn't ridden her bike in years, but she climbs on her boyfriend's bike and takes off. D) Riley has forgotten a friend's phone number and has to look it up.

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The amount of physical energy in a sound wave determines its:

a. Complexity b. Pitch c. Amplitude d. Frequency

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Women are more likely than men to remain single for many years or their entire lives.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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